This three-wheeler ran on a single front wheel just 8 inches across, and still claimed 70 mpg.
Lead trim: Petite Mark II Villiers 28B, 350 cc
AC Petite1952–1957
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FactThis three-wheeler ran on a single front wheel just 8 inches across, and still claimed 70 mpg.
The AC Petite is a three-wheeled British microcar with a rear-mounted 350 cc Villiers single-cylinder two-stroke engine (RR layout) and a single bench seat for two adults, said to manage 60-70 mpg (imp) and 40 mph. From 1952 to 1955 it used the Villiers 27B engine with 18-inch spoked rear wheels and a front wheel of only 8 inches; the 1955 Mark II brought minor exterior trim changes, a slightly more powerful Villiers 28B engine and 12-inch wheels front and rear. Approximately 4,000 were built until 1957.
Collectors Spotted in the AC Petite Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petite Mark II Villiers 28B, 350 cc | 1955–1957 | 0.3 L Single-cylinder | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Petite Villiers 27B, 350 cc | 1952–1955 | 0.3 L Single-cylinder | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
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Rivals
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